Parents and students may have noticed the presence of many substitute teachers this week, especially Wednesday through Friday as many attended hearings being held at Kearny High School. With layoff notices having affected 19 teachers at Scripps Ranch High School, the World Languages Department has not been immune. We encourage parents and students to make themselves aware of the issues and to show support for those teachers who have received "pink-slips" for the 2012-2013 academic year.